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'''Koelsch''' is a clean very light beer brewed by a small number of breweries around Cologne.<br />
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==History==<br />
Koelsch is protected by the Koelsch convention, which limits its production to 20 or so breweries around Cologne, Germany.<br />
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==Description==<br />
Light to medium body. Soft palate that is clean, friuty and acidic. Low hop flavor and aroma. Pale to light gold in color. Low sulfur aroma. No diactyl. Medium carbonation.<br />
Style exclusive to Cologne (Koln) Germany. Soft, friuty flavor. Very drinkable. Brewed at ale temperature and then cold lagered.<br />
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==Characteristics==<br />
* Color Range: 3.5-5.0 SRM<br />
* Original Gravity Range: 1.044-1.050 SG<br />
* Final Gravity Range: 1.007-1.011 SG<br />
* Bitterness Range: 20.0-30.0 IBU<br />
* Alcohol by Volume Range: 4.4-5.2 %<br />
* Carbonation Range: 2.4-2.8 vols<br />
* [[BJCP]] Style Number: 6 C<br />
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==Ingredients==<br />
* German Pilsner malt<br />
* European noble or Saaz hops<br />
* Up to 15% wheat to enhance head retention and complexity<br />
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==Examples==<br />
* Hellers, Gilden, Garde, Sester, Long Trail Kolsch, Kueppers<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Styles]]<br />
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